Karunesh

Gerry writes:

This is a must for your Karunesh collection. These superbly talented musicians have created a CD that gives a unique breadth to Massage treatments. There is variety here (for the structural work) and also some stillness (for nurturance) and plenty of energy (for getting through the long day!)

I use this music when I know that I want some real energy to FIRE the treatment and give it potency. However it does not have the relentless energy of MAGNA CANTA or ADIEMUS.

If my client has asked for both structural and energetic realignment but I know I still want some softness, then this is what I use.

From the Cd Notes...

Taking over 2 years to record, Global Spirit is a world music section unto itself. Experience a fusion of vocals from India, Australia, Africa, Native America, and the Middle East combined with a rhythmically contemporary instrumental mix that features violin, sitar, didgeridoo, bouzuki, native flute, Chinese temple flutes, tamboura, bamboo flute, various world percussion instruments, wave drum, samples, and more.

Along the lines of Deep Forest, Enigma, Chorus of Tribes, and other "Top-Selling" Worldbeat albums, 450,000 unit selling artist Karunesh brings you his first exploration into the Global Spirit. A masterful blend of exotic world rhythm and vocals combined with visionary ambient textures and melodies, makes Global Spirit an epic journey into the newest realms of international musical fusion.

An all-star cast of guest artists includes Govi, Nicolas Kern, Don Lax and more. Global Spirit transports you into a planetary network of song that transcends borders with its mystical blend of musical alchemy. A rhythmic indigenous vibe is complemented by the melodic waves of Karunesh¹s heartfelt compositions. Let yourself explore the world...where tribe meets tribe...where east meets west...where old meets new...where you meet music of the new world!
 

Gerry writes:
This is a powerful and evocative CD. Most of the tracks start with what I can only describe as "the soul's still yearning for completion" and then the tracks tend to incorporate more and more movement and rhythm so you can move well and easily with this music.

When do I choose it?

Whenever I want to do a Massage treatment that has a lot of Flow but which also opens up the spirit and the soul.

Gerry writes:

Like 'Call of the Mystic' this CD rather does what it says on the bottle - opens the heart!

When clients need TLC, this is what I often play. Like all Karunesh, there is plenty of movement butthe overall 'feel' of this CD is of the Heart Chakra and compassion. It seems to expand the heart and open out the healing possibilities right here in the middle of the chest. It is like being washed in a beautiful rosy pink liquid throughout the Massage - if you know what I mean!

Gerry writes:

The first track just gets you right into the swing of things with a beautiful melody that combines aliveness with flow. There is also plenty of space within the music to allow for reflection and profound moments.

Throughout the CD there is this amazing combination of stillness with energy. This CD can give your Massage a really spiritual lift, whilst at the same time inviting you to keep moving and flowing and moving and flowing and moving and flowing..

So lots of WATER atmosphere in this one, with enough variety to keep it interesting. I use it to create an atmosphere of flowing with energy. Like a stream that keeps bubbling now and then. When I know I want to sustain this flow throughout the Massage without too much drama or contrast then this is my CD of choice.

I use it for much the same atmosphere as I use 'OASIS OF BLISS' - and it is good to have some variety in a day as so much of what our clients need is this continuous flowing nurturance.

This is such a beautiful CD - from the very first track it just puts me into the groove of slow and gentle soothing Massage.

No words, no pressure just oodles of space in which to let your Massage treatment flow and grow towards the deepest needs of your client.

I find just listening to this CD when resting or breathing soothes and relaxes my whole being.

Gerry writes...

So what we have here is a CD that contains a softer and more gentle mix of rhythms than we normally find comes out of the Karunesh stable of music. What I mean by this, is that most Karunesh tracks start off very quiet and then often get quite vigorous. This means if you want calm and nurturing music throughout your treatment, they can be a bit 'busy'.
Not so, with Sky's Beyond.
Throughout this CD we find a lyric stillness which makes it emotionally poignant, but suitable for the repleting end of nurturance - type Massage. In other words, when you have played "Way of The Heart" for the thousandth time and are heartily sick of that great Karunesh album for nurturance, you can turn to this for a lovely change. The exception to this is track 4 - it is a complete contrast to the rest of the album! Simply skip or erase track 4 when working with clients.
In my own practice this is now replacing "Way of The Heart". I am sure I will come back to it after a 6 month rest!